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Publisher/senior NBA writer https://xitter.cf/t.co/nUqLnkFZkX. Previous: Fox Sports, SI, CBS Sports.

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John Konchar lands new two-year deal hoopswire.com/john-konchar-l…

John Konchar lands new two-year deal

John Konchar has found his next team. The veteran wing signed a two-year contract with Olympiacos, the Greek club announced, taking his talents overseas for the first time after seven NBA seasons....

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NBA Notes: Wizards, Anthony Davis, Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Nets hoopswire.com/nba-wizards-an…

NBA Notes: Wizards, Anthony Davis, Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Nets

Wizards Anthony Davis was the best player on the floor in the Wizards’ opener. One of Washington’s most encouraging stretches came while he was watching from the bench. The Wizards pulled ahead in...

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Cleveland radio host: ‘How am I supposed to sit here and talk about the Cavs?’ hoopswire.com/cleveland-cava…

Cleveland radio host: ‘How am I supposed to sit here and talk about the Cavs?’

The Cavaliers have a team they hope can compete for a championship. Ken Carman wants to know how many local fans will be watching. The 92.3 The Fan host criticized Cleveland’s new television arrang...

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Kawhi Leonard: ‘You can’t rush greatness’ after Raptors debut hoopswire.com/kawhi-leonard-…

Kawhi Leonard: 'You can't rush greatness' after Raptors debut

Kawhi Leonard wants to “shock the world, again.” His first game back with the Raptors offered an encouraging start. Leonard finished with 23 points, six rebounds, four steals, two assists and a block...

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NBA refs: Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball traveled on viral stepback three hoopswire.com/nba-refs-news-…

NBA refs: Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball traveled on viral stepback three

LaMelo Ball had an explanation for his viral stepback three-pointer. The NBA referees union wasn’t buying it. The union’s official social media account confirmed Thursday that the Timberwolves guard...

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NBA Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Clippers hoopswire.com/nba-notes-blaz…

NBA Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Clippers

Trail Blazers Damian Lillard gave the Trail Blazers a familiar performance in his return. His responsibilities, however, look different this time around, and he’s happy about that. Lillard scored 25...

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Sam Amico retweeted
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For everyone asking, “how is this legal?” It’s not! He gathers with his right foot on the floor and would be permitted two steps by rule (left-right). He takes four steps after gathering the ball and travels.
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"That's a travel." How many steps from LaMelo? 😭
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Cavs prospect Saliou Niang cleared to play at LSU hoopswire.com/cavs-prospect-…

Cavs prospect Saliou Niang cleared to play at LSU

The Cavaliers will be able to follow Saliou Niang’s development much closer to home this season. Niang has received NCAA clearance to play for LSU, according to Sportando⁠, with Jonathan Givony of...

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ICYMI. Season preview: Cavs have plenty of star power, but little room for error hoopswire.com/cavaliers-cavs…

Cavs have plenty of star power, but little room for error

The Cavaliers have four former All-Stars in their starting lineup, an intriguing new addition on the wing and a roster that just reached the Eastern Conference finals. So what's not to like? Well,...

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Three hypothetical trade proposals for Lakers’ Bronny James hoopswire.com/bronny-james-n…

Three hypothetical trade proposals for Lakers' Bronny James

Bronny James is making about $2.3 million this season. So trading for him wouldn’t require tearing apart a roster. It would require believing he can help, eventually. With that in mind, here are...

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NBA Notes: Lakers, Walker Kessler, Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jazz hoopswire.com/nba-lakers-wal…

NBA Notes: Lakers, Walker Kessler, Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jazz

Lakers The Lakers opened with a Luka Doncic lob to Walker Kessler. The Warriors spent much of the evening watching variations of the same play. Kessler finished with 26 points on 12-of-12 shooting,...

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NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ty Jerome, Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Bucks hoopswire.com/nba-notes-griz…

NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ty Jerome, Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Bucks

Grizzlies The Grizzlies handed Ty Jerome the starting point guard job. He opened the season by scoring a career-high 45 points. Jerome powered Memphis to a 123-103 win over the Jazz on Wednesday,...

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Warriors contact Bucks about Kristaps Porzingis trade hoopswire.com/warriors-conta…

Warriors contact Bucks about Kristaps Porzingis trade

The Warriors have contacted the Bucks about a potential trade involving Kristaps Porzingis, according to Sam Amick and Nick Friedell of The Athletic. Milwaukee is among the teams Golden State has...

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Donovan Mitchell wants to stay with Cavs ‘forever,’ see No. 45 in rafters hoopswire.com/donovan-mitche…

Donovan Mitchell wants to stay with Cavs ‘forever,’ see No. 45 in rafters

Donovan Mitchell isn’t picturing his next NBA stop. He’s picturing his jersey hanging above the Cavaliers’ court. “I don’t ever want to wear another uniform. I don’t have that vision,” Mitchell told...

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Mavericks, Walter Clayton Jr. agree to two-way deal hoopswire.com/mavericks-walt…

Mavericks, Walter Clayton Jr. agree to two-way deal

The Mavericks have agreed to a two-way contract with Walter Clayton Jr., according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, giving the former first-round pick a new opportunity after his release by the Grizzlies....

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Warriors respond to Kristaps Porzingis trade report hoopswire.com/warriors-respo…

Warriors respond to Kristaps Porzingis trade report

The Warriors issued a statement Wednesday after a report that they are exploring trades involving Kristaps Porzingis as he considers his basketball future. The team declined to discuss those matters...

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Timberwolves among teams linked to Dalton Knecht hoopswire.com/timberwolves-d…

Timberwolves among teams linked to Dalton Knecht

The Timberwolves are among the teams expected to pursue Dalton Knecht for a two-way contract if he clears waivers, according to reports. Minnesota recently opened a two-way spot by releasing Enrique...

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NBA Notes: Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, Pelicans, Suns, Jalen Green hoopswire.com/nba-notes-celt…

NBA Notes: Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, Pelicans, Suns, Jalen Green

The Celtics had more than enough opportunities to prevent their opening-night collapse. Too often, they helped the Pistons along. That’s the assessment of John Karalis of Celtics On SI, whose...

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Damian Lillard on Blazers return: ‘I checked every box’ hoopswire.com/damian-lillard…

Damian Lillard on Blazers return: ‘I checked every box’

Damian Lillard considered coming back during last spring’s playoffs. He decided he wanted to return without wondering whether his body was ready. Now, the Trail Blazers guard is preparing to play...

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NBA futures: Pacers could be Central Division’s best bet. By @arhooptalk … hoopswire.com/nba-futures-pa…

NBA futures: Pacers could be Central Division’s best bet

The Indiana Pacers are just one season removed from losing the NBA Finals in seven games to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their star point guard, Tyrese Haliburton, suffered a torn Achilles tendon in...

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